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Naples garlic

Allium neapolitanum
Edible value6Medicinal value3Other uses3
perennial0.3×1.5 mzone 7–9light shade🍎 Edible

Will it grow where I live?

Naples garlic is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Alliaceae
Habit
perennial
Height
0.3 m
Spread
1.5 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
10 years
First yield
after 2 years
Hardiness
zone 7–9
Shade tolerance
light shade
Soil
Sand, Silt
Soil moisture
semi-dry – very moist
pH
6 – 7.5

Uses

Edible6 of 10
Medicinal3 of 10
Other uses3 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Naples garlic: how big does it get?

Naples garlic (Allium neapolitanum) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is medium.

Naples garlic: what site does it need?

Naples garlic tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.5.

Naples garlic: is it hardy?

Naples garlic is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Naples garlic: will it grow in Central Europe?

Naples garlic is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.

Naples garlic: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Naples garlic. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Naples garlic: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 6/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 3/10.

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